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Etymology

Infernape received its name from the words "Inferno" which means fire and "Ape" which means tailless monkey even though Infernape has one. Its Japanese name Goukazaru (ゴウカザル) is reference to the Japanese name of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King (whom this Pokémon is based on) from "Journey To The West", Son Gokū.

Appearance

Infernape is a brown and white ape-like Pokémon with flames sprouting from its head. It has several gold plates that cover its body on its shoulders, wrists, knees, and chest. Infernape's arms, legs, and tail are a dark brown color while its upper body, forelegs, and head are white. It is the fastest starter of the Sinnoh starters last evolutions. It has brown ears but inside it's blue. Its feet are white but the toes are blue.

Pokédex Entries

It uses a special kind of martial arts involving all its limbs. Its fire never goes out.

Pearl

Its crown of fire is indicative of its fiery nature. It is beaten by none in terms of quickness.

Platinum

It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.

HeartGold

It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.

SoulSilver

It tosses its enemies around with agility. It uses all its limbs to fight in its own unique style.

Black

It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feet. It will take on any opponent.

White

It uses unique fighting moves with fire on its hands and feeet. It will take on any opponent.

Black 2

White 2

X

Y

Omega Ruby

Alpha Sapphire

Trivia

Infernape shares the same species as four other Pokémon as a Flame Pokémon.

Infernape is the shortest of all the final form starter Pokémon, at 3 ft. 11 in.

Infernape is loosely based on the character Son Gokū (hence its Japanese name "Goukazaru"), the "Monkey King"

Infernape is the only fully evolved Sinnoh Starter not to have a unique type combination, as Torterra has Grass/Ground type, while Empoleon has Water/Steel type. It shares its type with Blaziken and Emboar. It is also the only fully evolved Sinnoh starter not to be immune to Sandstorm, as Torterra is part Ground, while Empoleon is part Steel. It is also the only fully evolved Sinnoh starter not to have an immunity, as Torterra is immune to Electric attacks, while Empoleon is immune to Poison attacks.